Known as the "March King," John Philip Sousa also knocked out a few operettas during the Gilded Age. VocalEssence will present a semi-staged rendition of Sousa’s "El Capitan," as part of its 2010-11 season. Written in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan,tiffany earrings, "El Capitan" will feature Bradley Greenwald,tiffany money clips, Christina Baldwin and Vern Sutton in the production at Ted Mann Concert Hall, Oct. 8-9. Philip Brunelle, VocalEssence artistic director, will conduct the singers and musicians.
VocalEssence will add a fifth performance to its popular "Welcome Christmas" program this season. Annually,tiffany key rings, VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum sponsor a contest soliciting new carols, featuring a specific instrument. Handbells were chosen this year, and the Christmas concert will feature the Twin Cities Bronze handbell ensemble. The programs will be Dec. 4-5 and 10-12.
A rare, recovered piano concerto highlights the Jan. 28 concert at Central Lutheran Church. Pianist Douglas Riva will join the chorus and ensemble singers for "Song of the Stars." The piece had been premiered in Barcelona in 1911 but was feared lost after its creator, Enrique Granados, drowned in 1916. It was rediscovered in the stacks of music he left behind. Guest conductor Gerardo Rabago leads the concert.
"Witness" next year will feature Andre Thomas,tiffany bangles, the composer, educator and conductor. The VocalEssence Chorus will be joined by the St. Olaf Choir and vocal groups from three Twin Cities high schools in the March 4 program at Orchestra Hall. Thomas will conduct.
The Bach Mass in B minor will get special treatment April 8-9 at St. Olaf Catholic Church. The Ensemble Singers will join the Lyra Baroque Orchestra and soloists Maria Jette, Lisa Drew, James Taylor and Aaron Larson in the performance. In addition, the film "The Sound of Eternity" will accompany the music. German director Bastian Cleve stitched together 27 short, silent pieces to correspond to the musical structure of the mass.
VocalEssence will collaborate with Minnesota Public Radio for a special show at Orchestra Hall on Nov. 23 — the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. "Gratitude, Gravy and Garrison" will feature appearances by singer Jearlyn Steele, pianist Rich Dworsky and radio host Garrison Keillor.
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